COUNCIL SUBCOMMITTEE ON
BOARDS & COMMISSIONS APPOINTMENTS
CITY OF PEORIA, ARIZONA
Ironwood Conference Room
August 15, 2011
A meeting of the Council Subcommittee on Boards and Commissions Appointments for the
City of Peoria, Arizona was convened by Chairperson Carlat in open and public session
at 8401 West Monroe, Peoria, Arizona, on August 15, 2011 at 4:05 p.m.
Members Present: Chairperson Cathy Carlat, Councilmember Joan Evans, and Councilmember
Tony Rivero.
Members Absent: None.
Staff Present: Wanda Nelson, City Clerk; Steve Kemp, City Attorney; Jeff Tyne, Acting
Director, Community Services; Kirk Haines, Parks Manager, Community Services; Shawn
Kreuzwiesner, Systems Planning Manager, Planning and Community Development; Miriam
Anzures, Administrative Assistant; and Natalie Gilstrap, City Clerk Specialist.
NOTE: The order in which items appear in the minutes is not necessarily the order in
which they were discussed in the meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA: All items listed with a “C” are considered to be routine or have been
previously reviewed by the Council Subcommittee, and may be enacted by one motion. There
is no separate discussion of these items unless a Council Subcommittee member so requests;
in which event the item will be removed from the General Order of Business, and considered
in its normal sequence on the Agenda.
CONSENT – New Business:
1C Minutes
Motion was made by Councilmember Rivero, seconded by Councilmember Evans, to approve the
minutes of the June 20, 2011 Council Subcommittee meeting. Upon vote, the motion carried
unanimously 3 to 0.
REGULAR AGENDA
NEW BUSINESS:
2R Boards and Commissions Meeting Minutes Review
Discussion ensued regarding various draft meeting minutes.
3R Board and Commission Vacancies
The Council Subcommittee interviewed Michael Evans for consideration for appointment to the
Library Board.
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT
The term for Shelby Duplessis, alternate member, expires December 2011. The City Clerk’s
Office has been notified that Ms. Duplessis recently moved out of the City of Peoria and is
ineligible to serve on the Board of Adjustment. One (1) vacancy is created with a partial
term to expire December 2011.
A recommendation for appointment was not made.
LIBRARY BOARD
The term for Steve Poe, regular member, expires June 2011. Mr. Poe has served two full
terms and is ineligible for reappointment due to term limits for scheduled Boards and
Commissions. One (1) vacancy is created with a term to expire June 2015.
Motion was made by Councilmember Evans, seconded by Councilmember Rivero, to appoint Michael
Evans as a regular member to the Library Board, for a term to expire June 2015. Upon vote,
the motion carried unanimously 3 to 0.
PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD
The term for Amy Upton, regular member, expires June 2014. Ms. Upton recently moved and now
resides on a County Island and is ineligible to serve on the Parks and Recreation Board.
One (1) vacancy is created with a partial term to expire June 2014.
A recommendation for appointment was not made.
4R Arts Commission
Jeff Tyne, Acting Director, Community Services reported on the activities of the Arts
Commission. The Commission has been reviewing the Arts Master Plan, specifically evaluating
targeted plan recommendations and the continued relevance of same. The Arts Commission is
also exploring options to create a Friends of the Arts 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization.
Mr. Tyne indicated that more detailed information will be presented to Council at a Study
Session in the fall.
5R Veterans Memorial Board
Kirk Haines, Parks Manager, Community Services reported on the activities of the Veterans
Memorial Board. The Board has been very active planning the activities related to the November
5, 2011 Veterans Day Event. The Board is working with the Chamber of Commerce with local
businesses to explore the creation of a veteran discount card. The Veterans Memorial Board
has also been developing its vision statement, goals, and objectives.
Reports from Staff Report:
a. Voter Registration
This agenda item was carried over to the next Council Subcommittee meeting.
b. Board and Commission Reports
The Council Subcommittee reviewed draft Board and Commission reports. Suggestions and
recommendations were made regarding report formatting and layout.
Reports from Council Subcommittee:
None
ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to come before the Council Subcommittee, the meeting was duly
adjourned at 5:04 p.m.
Cathy Carlat, Chairperson Wanda Nelson, City Clerk